tempered
Example Sentences
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The data come after ISM reported earlier this week that manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace since 2022, though the positive reading was tempered by cautionary commentary about tariff-related price increases.
“While the positives are notable, our enthusiasm is tempered by the market’s tendency to place greater emphasis on revenues and flows, both of which were lackluster or broadly in line,” the analysts write.
It was a meeting typical of what everyone had come to expect from Mullineaux—warnings of danger cushioned in a peaceful voice, wild fears and rumors tempered by the limits of past eruptions.
From Literature
The structure of the deal might have something to do with the tempered, albeit enthusiastic, reception.
From Barron's
In a country known for its tempered approach to homegrown entertainment, TV studios are typically careful about which shows they invest in and how.
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